: The plot is driven by a death under strange circumstances and the search for elusive treasures.
: The story features an anchorite (hermit) who is foundational to the early Hispanic Church and a forbidden love story that threatens to unravel social structures. El Imperio De La Religion Verdadera Maribel Car...
: A fierce power struggle erupts between the dwindling pagan population and the ascending Catholic Church. : The plot is driven by a death
The novel is set in the , a pivotal era of transition for the Roman Empire. The story unfolds in Augusta Emerita (modern-day Mérida, Spain), which served as the capital of the Diocese of Hispania. The novel is set in the , a
The narrative is triggered by the , the decree that established Nicene Christianity as the official state religion of the Roman Empire. This political shift plunges the city into turmoil as it creates a volatile landscape of conflicting loyalties :
Carvajal explores a "world in crisis," focusing on how institutional changes impact personal lives and social coexistence. The book highlights the labyrinthine plots and internal divisions that characterized the late Roman Empire as it moved away from its classical roots. About the Author